Sure. 'Wuthering Heights' is a classic. Heathcliff and Catherine's love is a tortured and ultimately failed one. Their love is hindered by class, revenge, and a web of complex emotions. Heathcliff's dark and obsessive love for Catherine, who marries another man, leads to a cycle of destruction and unhappiness that spans generations.
The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks can also be considered in a way. Although it has a somewhat bittersweet ending, the long - term relationship between Allie and Noah has many moments of what could be seen as 'love failure'. They are separated by class differences and Allie's family's interference for a long time, and they struggle to find their way back to each other.
Sure. 'Madame Bovary' is a great one. Emma Bovary's attempts to escape the mundanity of her provincial life through affairs and excessive spending end in failure. She is ultimately destroyed by her own illusions and desires. 'The Scarlet Letter' also shows the failure of the Puritan society's judgment. Hester Prynne is made to bear the mark of adultery, but the society's self - righteousness fails to truly understand the complex nature of her situation.
One of the well - known love failure novels is 'The Great Gatsby'. The relationship between Gatsby and Daisy is filled with unfulfilled desires and ultimately fails. Daisy, being part of the upper - class society, is unable to fully commit to Gatsby, despite his grand gestures and deep love for her. Their story is a tragic exploration of love that cannot overcome class differences and the shallowness of the Jazz Age society.
Definitely. 'Big Magic' by Elizabeth Gilbert is a book that can inspire you in the face of failure. It encourages creativity even when things don't go as planned. 'The War of Art' by Steven Pressfield is also good. It talks about the resistance we face, which can be related to our fear of failure. And 'The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck' by Mark Manson has some elements of how to deal with failure and setbacks in a more practical and laid - back way.
Then there's 'Gone with the Wind' by Margaret Mitchell. Scarlett's love for Ashley and Rhett's love for Scarlett are both full of pain and disappointment. The historical backdrop of the Civil War also adds to the overall melancholy of the love stories within the novel.
Sure. There was a couple, Tom and Lily. They met in college and quickly fell in love. But as time passed, their career goals started to clash. Tom wanted to move to a big city for better job opportunities, while Lily preferred to stay in their small hometown. They tried to compromise but in the end, the differences were too much and they broke up. It was a sad failure of what once seemed like a perfect love.
One great failure stories novel is 'The Great Gatsby'. It shows the failure of the American Dream through Gatsby's pursuit of Daisy. Despite his wealth, he can't achieve true love and happiness in the end.
One of the best failure novels could be 'The Great Gatsby'. Gatsby's pursuit of Daisy ultimately ends in failure. His grand parties and new - found wealth are not enough to win her back in the way he hoped. Another is 'Moby - Dick'. Captain Ahab's obsessive quest to kill the white whale, Moby - Dick, results in the destruction of his ship and crew, a colossal failure.
Sure. 'Wuthering Heights' is a great one. It has a complex and passionate love story between Heathcliff and Catherine. Their love is filled with jealousy, revenge, and an unbreakable bond that spans over time and death. The dark and moody setting of the moors adds to the intensity of their relationship.
Steve Jobs was once fired from Apple, the company he co - founded. It was a huge failure at that time. However, he went on to start Pixar and had great success there. Later, he returned to Apple and transformed it into an even more successful company. His experience shows that failure can be a stepping stone to greater things.
I'd also suggest 'The Smell of Apples' by Mark Behr. It's a novel that looks at family, love, and the unspoken secrets within a South African family. The relationships are nuanced and the writing is very engaging.